2023 HONDA CRV heater

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Climate Control System (P232)
❚ Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button
(P199)
❚Audio System (P238)
❚System Indicators (P96)
❚Gauges (P114)
❚Driver Information Interface (P117)
❚POWER Button (P184)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚ Heated Windshield Button (P199)
Canadian models
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P477)
❚ Power Tailgate Button* (P171)
❚ Front Seat Heater Buttons (P230)

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Quick Reference Guide
❚Moonroof Switch (P183)
❚Front Side Airbags (P70)
❚Map Lights (P217)
❚USB Ports* (P240)
❚Front Seat (P205)
❚Sun Visors (P231)
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Rear Seat Heater Buttons*
(P231)
Canadian models
❚Sunglasses Holder (P223)
❚Center Console Box (P219)
❚Rear Seats (P209)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P84)
❚Grab Handle
❚Coat Hook (P222)
❚Rear Side Airbags (P70)
❚Seat Belts (P49)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P73)
❚Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P56)
❚Cargo Area Lights (P217)
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P86)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P86)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P224)
❚Ceiling Light (P216)
* Not available on all models

uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
The seat heaters can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF se tting (no indicators on)
When the power mode is turned on after it is
turned off, the previous setting is maintained.
■Front Seat Heaters1Front Seat Heaters
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
power system is off. U nder such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened, making the power
system difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced
by one level at a time unt il the front seat heaters
shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the
interior environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.

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uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
Controls
The seat heaters can be used when the power
mode is in ON.
There is no heater in the rear center seating
position.
Press the seat heater button:
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)
The sun visor can be extended horizontally.
■Rear Seat Heaters*
Canadian models1 Rear Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
power system is off. U nder such conditions, the 12-
volt battery may be weakened, making the power
system difficult to start.
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for
the rear seat heaters will automatically be reduced by
one level at a time until the rear seat heaters shuts
off. The elapsed time varies according to the interior
environment.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
■Sun Visor
* Not available on all models

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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the transmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Without depressing the accelerator pedal,
press the POWER button while depressing
the brake pedal.
1 Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
turning the power system on.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning the power system on in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
Bring the keyless remote close to the POWER button
if the battery in the keyless remote is weak. 2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 668
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal

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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
■To turn the power system off
Press and hold the button for one
second.
If the power system is turned off successfully,
the exterior lights flash once.
When the remote is out of the keyless access
system range, the exteri or lights will not flash.
The power system will not be turned off. u Go within the range, and try again.1Remote Engine Start
The power system may be turned off while it is on if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
turning the power system on with the keyless
remote.
•The power system is turned off by using the keyless
remote.
•The security system alarm is not set.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You press the shift lever release button.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The 12-volt battery is low.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The malfunction indicator la mp comes on if there is
a problem with the emissions control systems.
While the power system is on, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger, heated door mirrors, seat
heaters and heated steering wheel* are activated.
2 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button P. 199
2 Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 229
2 Front Seat Heaters P. 230
* Not available on all models

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Index
EV Indicator.............................................. 100
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 92
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 646
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 204
F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 643
Oil .......................................................... 616
Flat Tire ..................................................... 653
Floor Mats ................................................ 645
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 621
Engine Coolant ....................................... 618
Transmission ........................................... 620
Windshield Washer ................................. 622
FM/AM Radio ................................... 249, 296
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 210
Foot Brake ................................................ 576
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 62
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 230
Front Seats ................................................ 205
Adjusting ................................................ 205
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 568
Fuel ..................................................... 34, 595
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Economy................................................. 598
Gauge .................................................... 114 Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 122
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 103
Range ...................................................... 122
Recommendation .................................... 595
Refueling ................................................. 595
Fuel Economy ............................................ 598
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 34, 596
Fuses .......................................................... 683
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 687
Locations ......................................... 683, 685
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Economy ................................................. 598
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 122
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 103
Range ...................................................... 121
Recommendation .................................... 595
Refueling ................................................. 595
Gauges ...................................................... 114
Glass (care) ........................................ 644, 647
Glove Box .................................................. 218
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 666
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 651
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 400, 420
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 412, 430
Automatic Transferring.................... 410, 429
Favorite Contacts ............................ 413, 431
HFL Buttons..................................... 400, 420
HFL Menus ...................................... 403, 423
HFL Status Display ........................... 402, 422
In Case of Emergency .............................. 437
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 402, 422
Making a Call .................................. 415, 433
Options During a Call ...................... 419, 436
Phone Setup.................................... 405, 425
Receiving a Call ............................... 418, 435
Ringtone ......................................... 410, 429
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 297
Head Restraints ........................................ 213
Headlights ................................................. 188
Aiming .................................................... 623
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 193
Automatic Operation............................... 189
Dimming ................................................. 188
Operating................................................ 188
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 229
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 230
Heaters (Rear Seat) ................................... 231

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Index
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Odometer.................................................. 114
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 453
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 613
Adding .................................................... 615
Checking ................................................. 614
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 604
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 676
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 613
Viscosity .......................................... 613, 695
Open Source Licenses ....................... 363, 706
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 612
Moonroof ................................................ 183
Power Windows ...................................... 179
Tailgate ................................................... 165
Outside Temperature Display .................. 115
Overheating .............................................. 674
P
Paddle Selectors ........................................ 466
Panic Mode ............................................... 178
Parking ...................................................... 582
Parking Brake ............................................ 572
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ........................................... 100, 680
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Sensor System .............................. 584
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 76Passing Indicators
..................................... 188
Petrol
Gauge ..................................................... 114
Phone ........................................................ 124
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 257, 317
POWER Button ......................................... 184
Power Flow ............................................... 342
Power Flow/Engine Status Display/High
Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge .... 119
POWER Gauge .......................................... 114
Power System
Won’t Start ............................................. 667
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ........................ 100
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 667
Power Tailgate ......................................... 168
Power Windows ....................................... 179
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 462
Pregnant Women ....................................... 57
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 653R
Radiator.................................................... 619
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 249, 296
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 300
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 250, 298
Range ........................................................ 122
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 250, 298
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 699
READY Indicator ....................................... 100 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System
TM.................................................. 479
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 199
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 231
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 210
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 203
Refueling .......................................... 439, 595
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 114
Gasoline ......................................... 595, 694
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ..................... 103
Regulations .............................. 485, 634, 697
Remote Transmitter ................................. 157
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 642
Bulbs ...................................................... 623
Fuses .............................................. 683, 685
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 629
Tires........................................................ 637
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 627
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 698
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 554
On and Off ............................................. 557